Eight years since its announcement, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is finally out. The latest game in the first-person shooter series brings a new set of abilities for Samus Aran and shakes up the structure of its world in a major way. But like any Metroidvania game, a few key items are essential to opening paths to new levels, so you’ll need to know where to find them. One of the most crucial abilities you’ll find earlier on is the Fire Shot. It not only gives you a powerful new ability to use in combat, but also clears the way to both optional rewards and plot-critical new areas.
Since it’s not entirely obvious, here’s how to unlock Fire Shot and all its upgrades in Metroid Prime 4.
